- TripBuzz found 69 things to do with kids in or near Vergennes, Vermont, including 66 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Burlington, South Burlington, Middlebury and Waitsfield.
- From Button Bay State Park to Vergennes Falls Park, the Vergennes area offers 79 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Parks, Libraries and Movie Theaters.
- With a population of only 2,500 people, Vergennes is the smallest of Vermont's nine cities. The city contains the Vergennes Opera House which features performances every week and hosts visiting musicians, politicians, and other events. One of the most prominent annual events in the city is French Heritage Day to celebrate the French Compte de Vergennes who aided the town's settlers during the Revolutionary War.
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Marquis Theater is a small movie theater with two small screens and one large screen that can play 3-D movies. Customers can purchase popcorn from the concession stand and have real melted butter added as a topping.
11.6 Miles
A collection of Asian art, 19th century sculpture, photography, and prints are open to the public at Middlebury College Museum of Art. Events such as tours, lectures and luncheons are also offered.
11.6 Miles
Stream & Brook Fly Fishing is a business offering guided fly fishing tours to individuals of all fishing skill levels. In addition to fishing trips, the business also offers fly fishing lessons, fly tying, and casting lessons.
11.7 Miles
Hiking and general walking is available at the Robert Frost Wayside Trail through the dense foliage of the Green Mountains. In addition to the natural setting and views, pieces of poems by Robert Frost are placed along the trail for reading.
13.3 Miles
At Shelburne Town Beach, visitors can have direct access to Lake Champlain, where they can swim by the shore and hike through the surrounding trails. The beach is only accessible to permit holders.
13.4 Miles
Open seven days a week throughout the year, the Vermont Teddy Bear Company offers tours of their factory. In addition to the general factory tour, guests have access to the on-site Bear Shop where they can purchase specialty teddy bears.
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The historic National Museum of the Morgan Horse is a museum that is dedicated to preserving and displaying artifacts related to the history of the Morgan Horse. The museum is best known for the 'Lippit Exhibit'.
14.4 Miles
Laplatte Nature Park spans 125 acres and offers trails for walking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing, with side paths leading to the Laplatte River. There is also a community garden that houses flowers, plants, and fruits within the park.
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Besides renting bicycles, Great Bike Tours has their own B&B-style lodge where they offer self-guided customized bike tours. They also offer full support for multi-day trips to other destinations, to far off and even international destinations.
14.8 Miles
Tours of Selburne Farms are offered four times throughout the day between May and October every year. The tours begin at the Welcome Center and can even include a side trip to the Children's Farmyard which focuses on educational, hands-on activities for kids.